More than one third of businesses have had a van stolen in the last 12 months, according to Logistics UK’s Van Security Report, launched this week. To understand the nature and scale of van crime, the business group collated data from police forces across the UK and sought real-life examples… Read more »
Expand grid capacity to support EV revolution, says Logistics UK
Reports of the ending of sales of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars and vans from 2030 (brought forward from 2035) will present additional challenges for commercial vehicle operators without urgent government action to ensure the energy and charging infrastructure is ready to support the switch to electric vehicles, as… Read more »
MAN presents its mobile coronavirus test vehicle: PCR test results available within one hour
MAN Truck & Bus has developed a unique, innovative diagnostic vehicle in cooperation with recognised experts from the health sector, which can be used to detect SARS CoV-2 infections safely and quickly at hotspots. The rolling laboratory is based on the MAN TGE van. With more than 500 tests per… Read more »
Secure24’s new Mercedes-Benz ARU ambulances provide specialist support for patients at risk
Patients with mental health challenges, learning disabilities, and acute psychiatric needs are now travelling in Mercedes-Benz ambulances designed to maximise safety while ensuring their journeys are as comfortable and stress-free as possible. The two 5.0-tonne GVW Sprinters bear the name of Secure24, a specialist contractor to NHS trusts, clinical commissioning… Read more »
Heathrow fire chiefs enhance ‘first strike’ capability with two agile appliances from Mercedes-Benz
The Heathrow Airport Fire & Rescue Service is now able to tackle a broad range of incidents more quickly and efficiently after commissioning a pair of highly specialised domestic response units based on Mercedes-Benz chassis. The Sprinter 519 CDI chassis cabs were supplied by Dealer Rossetts Commercials to Rosenbauer UK,… Read more »
New ‘Business’ trimline announced for IVECO Daily range
IVECO is introducing a new Business trimline from September 2020 which will be available across the entire Daily product range (excluding Daily 4×4 and Minibus models). The new model, launched digitally via Facebook Premiere across the UK dealer network will be available to order from September 23rd. Designed to group… Read more »
Kirks Home Bakery is on a roll with its latest multi-drop Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
A third Mercedes-Benz delivery van is helping Belfast-based Kirks Home Bakery rise to the challenge of adapting to the fast-changing business landscape. Supplied by MBNI Truck & Van, the Sprinter 314 CDI is powered by a fuel-efficient 143 hp engine that drives the rear wheels – the same model is… Read more »
Renault Trucks celebrates 40 years of Master with ‘Ruby EDITION’
To celebrate 40 years of the Master LCV product, Renault Trucks has launched a special edition of its latest generation Master Red EDITION range. Named the Renault Trucks Master Ruby EDITION, the new vehicle will debut at the Commercial Motor Show 2020, a virtual exhibition running from 29 September to… Read more »
Utilities contractor Clancy Group pipes in a new fleet of Mercedes-Benz Vans
Leading Utilities Contractor Clancy Group has entrusted Mercedes-Benz Dealer Midlands Truck & Van with a landmark order for more than 500 light commercial vehicles, which are now supporting some of the country’s biggest and best-known service providers. Most are Sprinter models with ground-breaking Mercedes PRO connect technology, which the operator… Read more »
KCS renew 13 IVECO Daily 7-Tonne vans for heavy duty PPE and educational supplies delivery
Kent-based supplies firm KCS – a wholly owned business of Kent County Council – has taken delivery of 13 new IVECO Daily 70C18A8 7-Tonne panel vans, replacing a fleet of three-year-old vehicles on their distribution fleet. The latest 13 vehicles arrived as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold and the UK… Read more »
